News · 23 July 2026

Extreme heat is drying out European soils this year

Climate change is making droughts worse across Europe this year, as intense heat causes water supplies to evaporate. Scientists published an analysis on Thursday, stating that Europe is the fastest-warming continent globally. The severity of heatwaves and droughts is being amplified by human-caused climate change.

By BriefTea Editorial · 23 July 2026 at 5:39

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